“An Italian-inspired white bean soup is made from scratch with dried beans that are soaked overnight, then slowly simmered to tenderness with smoked turkey legs, veggies, and Italian seasonings. You can do this in a slow cooker, too.”

This was really, really good. The smokey flavor of the turkey legs made this a very hearty soup on a cold night. Served it with garlic bread and a tossed salad. Next time I will add chicken broth as added liquid while it is cooking instead of water. I also did not add any salt as the smoked turkey added enough saltiness.

Reviewer:

I'm glad I only used one smoked turkey leg. It was plenty meaty. This was a good soup for a cold night. I did up the seasoning, add garlic and add some red pepper flakes for a little kick. Topped with fresh parsley too. None of my kids liked it. :(

Reviewer:

I did not care for this. Although made according to the directions [exactly] 2 tablespoons of Italian seasoning is way too much and is the only thing you can taste. I don't know if the writer made a typo, but I suggest if you try to make this cut the seasoning way back.
I will make it again, but skip the seasoning altogether and use a bit of my favorites.

Reviewer:

I am hestitant to try recipes that have few reviews, but this one sounded very good to me and I am so glad that I took the chance. My husband and I both loved this soup! Since I wanted to make it right away I didn't soak the beans overnight. Instead I rinsed the beans and covered with water and brought to a boil. I let them boil for 2 minutes and then turned off the heat and left them covered for 1 hr. I then strained the beans and added fresh water. I couldn't find "smoked" turkey legs, so I
bought the fresh legs that were available. I made a sauce out of Lea & Perrins white wine sauce for Chicken, a few drops of liquid smoke, and a pinch of Italian seasoning. We grilled the turkey legs on the bbq coated with the sauce first. After a about 20 minutes I added the legs to the beans. I also added one can of chicken broth and didn't use as much water. Will make this soup many times!

Reviewer:

I loved this soup! I used home made chicken stock to cook the beans in after they soaked in water overnight- I also used mixed beans- pinto and great northern. I also just used 1 smoked turkey leg and that was plenty! I also used rotel tomatoes, garlic powder and some red pepper flakes.I used somewhat less than 2 Tb. of italian seasoning- but I think this is what helps MAKE this soup! I think this is the best bean soup I have ever made!My husband agrees:) We do love our dried beans- I think this is so much better than using ham- saw the smoked turkey legs and wings at the store and bought them for either greens or beans. This recipe is awesome!! Thanks for posting!!